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At least 42 people have died in a devastating bus crash on the N1 near Makhado in Limpopo. The bus, travelling from Gqeberha to Harare, was carrying passengers from Zimbabwe and Malawi when tragedy struck on Sunday afternoon. President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt condolences to the affected nations, describing the crash as a shared regional tragedy. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Michael Makungo
The Madlanga Commission established to look into the criminality, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system has adjourned following an opposition application to host proceedings in-camera. The opposition application was brought by media companies Daily Maverick and Media 24. Advocate Charles Du Plessis of Willem de Klerk Attorneys, representing two media houses says the secrecy could undermine the public's right to know and the integrity of the inquiry process. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sibahle Motha
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel for what's being hailed as a historic mission to cement a landmark Gaza peace deal. His visit comes as Hamas releases all 20 living Israeli hostages under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, with the Red Cross overseeing the exchange. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton
Six activists from the South african Global Sumud Flotilla which includes among them uNkosi Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela have received a warm welcome at OR Tambo International Airport. The group, detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza were met with applause after their release. Speaking on behalf of the activists at the OR Tambo international airport , Mandela expressed deep gratitude to supporters and urged South Africans to sustain their solidarity until the suffering in Palestine ends Sakina Kamwendo spoke to South Africa's Global Sumud Flotilla support team member Nazim Adam
Parliament's ad hoc committee set up to investigate allegations around national security, adjourned earlier today for a short while to sort out issues raised around the statement of KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Members of the committee took issue with the evidence leader, advocate Norman Arendse SC, calling Mkhwanazi's statement a supplementary statement to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, that was submitted to the committee. The committee was set up to investigate the wide-ranging claims of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within the criminal justice system, made by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema, has raised firm objections to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee proceeding without a formal statement from Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Malema called the move unconstitutional and fundamentally wrong.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to legal expert, Elton Hart, attorney at the University of Johannesburg ' Law Clinic
The South African government has confirmed the safe arrival of the Flotilla activists in Jordan. DIRCO in a statement says Ambassador Tselane Mokuena welcomed the group on behalf of the Republic. Minister Ronald Lamola has expressed deep gratitude to all stakeholders who helped ensure their safety. The activists are expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport tomorrow morning. Government has dismissed false claims about funding their return, saying the trip is financed by families and solidarity groups, with DIRCO only facilitating diplomatically. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sunny Morgan from the Global Sumud Flotilla-South Africa
Parliament's ad hoc committee set up to investigate allegations around national security, adjourned earlier today for a short while to sort out issues raised around the statement of KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Members of the committee took issue with the evidence leader, advocate Norman Arendse SC, calling Mkhwanazi's statement a supplementary statement to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, that was submitted to the committee. The committee was set up to investigate the wide-ranging claims of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within the criminal justice system, made by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Meanwhile, EFF leader Julius Malema, has raised firm objections to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee proceeding without a formal statement from Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Malema called the move unconstitutional and fundamentally wrong. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to legal expert, Elton Hart, attorney at the University of Johannesburg ' Law Clinic
In a move to reshape South Africa's political landscape, three opposition parties have united under a new banner. Build One South Africa's Dr. Mmusi Maimane, Good Party leader Patricia de Lille, and Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi have officially launched a new political formation Unite For Change. The alliance aims to contest the 2026 local government elections, promising ethical leadership, economic recovery, and improved service delivery. Maimane is calling on South Africans to fund this new movement, urging citizens to embrace a culture of political party funding. De Lille says the new party fills a political void left by traditional parties that have drifted too far left or right. Unite For Change is positioning itself as a centrist alternative, inviting civic groups and individuals to join the mission to restore trust and accountability in governance. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa made his closing address at the party's special NEC meeting. The meeting was looking at key national issues of the economy, trade, and the party's processes towards local government elections next year.
The survivors and families of victims of apartheid-era crimes together with the Foundation for Human Rights welcomed Friday's High Court ruling dismissing the Government's application to stay proceedings in the constitutional damages case. In January 2025, 25 families and survivors, together with the Foundation, launched a constitutional damages claim against President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government for the political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of apartheid-era political crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Foundation for Human Rights spokesperson, Sesethu Holomisa
Minister of co-operative governance Velekosini Hlabisa has called on councillors of Ditsobotla Local Municipality to unite behind service delivery. Hlabisa is on a sight visit in the area where he will engage local residents and visit a number of infrastructure projects. The municipality was recently placed under control of the national government following years of mismanagement and political instability. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Tebogo Phakedi
The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) has sent a specialist team to Israel to negotiate release of six detained South African activists. According to DIRCO , the team met with the South African delegation at the Negev Israeli Prison facility and has also confirmed that the detainees are in good health and in high spirits. Meanwhile, the family of the late South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa , hopes that his autopsy will be released soon so that the repatriation of the body can be finalized. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson at Department of international relations and cooperation
The Constitutional Court has ruled that both parents are entitled equal parental leave that they can share amongst themselves. Both parents, regardless of gender, race or circumstances, are now entitled to share four-months 10 days leave. ConCourt unanimously confirmed constitutional invalidity against sections which deal with maternity and paternity leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The court found that the difference in the parental leave entitlement between birth mothers and fathers amounts to unfair and unconstitutional discrimination. For some clarity on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to family law attorney at Theron Law Firm, Shandu Theron...
The United Nations has expressed hope that those people aboard the Gaza Sumud Flotilla vessels who have been detained by Israel would have their rights respected and not harmed. Reports suggest Israel has taken control over 41 vessels and detained over 400 activists, including many from South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier called on Israel to release activists. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Ariel Seidman, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Israel
The Local Government Indaba has focused on efforts to improve service delivery, accountability and transparency across all municipalities in the country. Over a thousand delegates convened at Gallagher Estate in Midrand Johannesburg to try and tackle issues around local government. These include ailing infrastructure and rooting out corruption that hinders on services delivery. One of the organisations at the gathering is the Public Affairs Research Institute which is represented by their Head of State Reform Programme, Dr. Sarah Meny-Gilbert. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Sarah Meny-Gilbert
The Office of the Tax Ombud yesterday published its Draft Report into alleged e-Filing Profile Hijacking for public comment. The aim is to identify factors that make taxpayers vulnerable to e-Filing profile hijackings, to evaluate SARS's response mechanisms to taxpayers and suggest areas for improvement . According to the Ombud , most cases involve fraud below R10 000 but there are significant instances exceeding R100 000. For more we are now joined on the line by Tax Ombus, Ms Yanga Mputa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities' interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities' interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Global Sumud Flotilla SA spokesperson, Sunny Morgan
The Madlanga Commission adjourned after key witness Crime Intelligence Boss General Dumisani Khumalo, fell ill. General Khumalo, was meant to continue with his testimony today, regarding the WhatsApp text messages between alleged underworld cartel member and businessman, Vusimuzi Matlala and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's alleged associate, Brown Mogotsi. Jeremy Michaels, Madlanga commission spokesperson says a new date for the sitting will be announced during the course of the day. For analysis Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Security expert and Head of the Department of Law Safety, and Security Management at the Tshwane University of Technology.
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